Arrested dream meaning is explained below using 12 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Pamela Ball

also see Authority Figures in People

1- To dream of being arrested suggests the restraint of one’s natural self-expression by moral judgements or questions of right or wrong from other people, lo dream of arresting someone else would indicate our instinctive disapproval of that part of ourselves which is represented by that person in the dream.

2- Psychologically, we are unsure of our motives in an action we are contemplating. We should slop and carefully consider our behaviour before we act.

3- There is a need for authority.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 2 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 02-13-18-19-33-38

arresting others: you disapprove of their behavior, which prevents your motivation.

others, you: have endangered their moral principles.

being: misery from blocked actions fol owed by the joy of having a conscience.

others: be warned not to take chances until attitudes are in line.

and released: unexpected and sudden success with new comprehension of the positive.

Source: Zolar’s Book of Dreams Numbers and Lucky Days Author: Zolar

Interpretation 3 — myjellybean

If you dream the police are arresting you for a crime of which you are innocent, you will successfully win out over your rivals.

If you are guilty of the crime in your dream though, it foretells that a season of unfortunate incidents is ahead of you. Dreams of seeing others arrested means you want to make changes in your life, but you are nervous about not succeeeding.

Source: My Dream Interpretation Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 4 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To see respectable-looking strangers arrested, foretells that you desire to make changes, and new speculations will be subordinated by the fear of failure.

If they resist the officers, you will have great delight in pushing to completion the new enterprise.

See Prisoner.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 5 — Versatile - Anonymous

There are times when spiritually we are aware we are not acting according to our own beliefs. There is a need for a higher authority and we need to be stopped from coming to harm or creating problems. That higher authority is often the moral or spiritual aspect of ourselves.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 6 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: When in everyday life we are unsure of our motives in an action we are contemplating, dreaming of being arrested suggests we should stop and carefully consider our behaviour before we act.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 7 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: When we dream of being arrested, there may be a lack of integrity or good judgement.

To dream of arresting someone else would indicate our instinctive disapproval of certain actions.

Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 8 — Betty Bethards

Loss of freedom; prevented from moving ahead. Take responsibility for actions and attitudes which have created the particular situation; change them into positive new understanding.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 9 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of being arrested symbolize a fear of being caught, found out, discovered, and punished. This dream can also reflect that you are blaming and judging others.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 10 — Tony Crisp

Suggests a restraint of one s easy expression by moral judgments or questions of right and wrong, guilt.

See police.

Source: A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences Author: Tony Crisp

Interpretation 11 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Fear of being caught for something one has done se­cretly.

2. Fears of medical problems (cardiac arrest).

Source: New American Dream Dictionary Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 12 — Margaret Hamilton

Stopped from wrong or harmful behavior
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited Author: Margaret Hamilton